Beginning with the biennium ending in 2015, each nursing licensee must complete a two (2) hour course on the laws and rules that govern the practice of nursing in the State of Florida before they are eligible...

Beginning with the biennium ending in 2015, each nursing licensee must complete a two (2) hour course on the laws and rules that govern the practice of nursing in the State of Florida before they are eligible to renew their license. HealthStream partner, echelon®, an approved CE provider by the Board of Nursing, has developed and will soon release an online course that meets all the requirements for nursing license renewal in conjunction with the laws and rules related to the practice of nursing.

Beginning with the biennium ending in 2015, each nursing licensee must complete a two (2) hour course on the laws and rules that govern the practice of nursing in the State of Florida before they are eligible to renew their license. HealthStream partner, echelon®, an approved CE provider by the Board of Nursing, has developed and will soon release an online course that meets all the requirements for nursing license renewal in conjunction with the laws and rules related to the practice of nursing.
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The focus of this course is to assist the nurse in the calculation of oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intravenous medications. The content will cover dosage calculation for both the pediatric and adult...

The focus of this course is to assist the nurse in the calculation of oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intravenous medications. The content will cover dosage calculation for both the pediatric and adult populations.
Mathematical skills will be reviewed and interactive practice problems will be included after each module to reinforce the math skills needed to correctly calculate dosages. This course is presented in a multimedia format that is entertaining and informative.
Note:
This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. ARRT regulations state that an individual may not repeat a self-learning activity for credit if it was reported in the same or any subsequent biennium.
Certificate of Completion:
To receive continuing medical education credit, you must view each topic, participate in each activity, achieve at least an 80 percent passing rate on the posttest, and complete the course evaluation.
Program Disclaimer:
The accuracy of the facts and opinions contained in this course are the responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of echelon® or its sponsors. Practitioners should consult primary resources, state regulations, and their healthcare facility policies and procedures for specific application of said content to their local situation.

The focus of this course is to assist the nurse in the calculation of oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intravenous medications. The content will cover dosage calculation for both the pediatric and adult populations.
Mathematical skills will be reviewed and interactive practice problems will be included after each module to reinforce the math skills needed to correctly calculate dosages. This course is presented in a multimedia format that is entertaining and informative.
Note:
This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. ARRT regulations state that an individual may not repeat a self-learning activity for credit if it was reported in the same or any subsequent biennium.
Certificate of Completion:
To receive continuing medical education credit, you must view each topic, participate in each activity, achieve at least an 80 percent passing rate on the posttest, and complete the course evaluation.
Program Disclaimer:
The accuracy of the facts and opinions contained in this course are the responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of echelon® or its sponsors. Practitioners should consult primary resources, state regulations, and their healthcare facility policies and procedures for specific application of said content to their local situation.
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Administering medication is one of the most important … and one of the most risky...health care processes in corrections. Frequent legal and licensure issues surrounding medication possession and administration make this a nursing process of significant concern. Due to the secure environment of a correctional setting and the limited movement of the patient population, medications are administered through several processes. All standard administration principles still apply in the correctional setting but additional concerns must also be managed.
This course provides an overview of three key process for medication administration in a correctional setting along with safety tips and special issues.

Administering medication is one of the most important … and one of the most risky...health care processes in corrections. Frequent legal and licensure issues surrounding medication possession and administration make this a nursing process of significant concern. Due to the secure environment of a correctional setting and the limited movement of the patient population, medications are administered through several processes. All standard administration principles still apply in the correctional setting but additional concerns must also be managed.
This course provides an overview of three key process for medication administration in a correctional setting along with safety tips and special issues.
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